Electrical problems discovered during a home inspection

Common electrical problems found on home inspections in Grand Rapids Michigan, some issues needing repair by a licensed electrical contractor

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[lpv1899]

I am a carpenter and seen some good ones...Like the fuse was fried in the fuse box and the owner put a penny into the socket and screwed the fuse back on..."Its copper" he said "If it shorts out again,the copper will melt"...What's next????

[LakeStateInspection]

Some homeowners do not realize the danger in quick fixes that are not thought out. We at LSI are happy to be able to point out these potentially dangerous issues and educate homeowners in safe maintenance of their homes.

[ixamraxi]

This video is completely useless to people who do not already have a clear understanding why these images are incorrect in the first place.

Pointing out "wrong" things, without telling us HOW and WHY they are wrong does not help anyone to know how to do these things properly.

Sure, some are obvious(extension cords outside as permanent installations) but ,besides the few common sense issues, we non-inspectors are just as in the dark after this video as before.

[hellsgift2u]

Some of that was not to bad, I've seen much worse. I've seen a commercial upscale resell shop have a 12 lamp track light witch the whole tack was ungrounded meaning it worked by energizing the track rail and then insulated the legs and lamps. So anyone one could be shocked if they would touch the light. I got them to change it out.

[ixamraxi]

@findvoltage - You shouldn't be working on live circuits anyways, always turn off power when working unless absolutely unavoidable. The point was that things can be done in a way that they "look" fine/functional, but they that doesn't make them up to code. Say for example you "properly" install 15 amp plugs on 12 gauge wire, and then run some high current device. After your house burns down, you might not understand HOW or WHY it happened.

[findvoltage]

@ixamraxi if you need to know why these images are incorrect, then you should never touch live wires in the first place, is your life only worth $300-$400 ? that is the cost of making sure your home, wife and children are safe.

[sonconmas]

Why you should never hire a plumber to do electrical work!

[joekiddent]

@karlipot whatever...

[karlipot]

@joekiddent you might need one because you seem stupid.

[tvodden]

I wish I could see the impropor use of extention cords but someone has put text over the picture

[kc8grp]

Looks like Mr. McPartlin did the work in this house!

[joekiddent]

so you have to hire a licensed electrician to remove a fucking extension cord? i call bullshit on that...lol

[sniperusg50]

nothing wrong with any of that i do it all the time.